Pekiog. Sept. 23.
Torday Bir Joh Jordan mas received Regent. ingicn was to band to' His Imperial Highness Ki letter of thanks for the tion Mission.
When preseatiog their credentials, or bearing an autograph letter from their Sovereign, Foreign Ministers enter the Palace, sccordiog to protocol conditions, by the Tscbingnice, the mania. gate of the Forbidden City, which is otherwise opened only ben the Emperor leaves his palace by the Chieoméo for worship at the Temple of Heaven or of Agricalture. Sir John was accompanied by Sir Alexander Hone, the Hon. E. 8. Scott, x. ¥. 0., Messrs. 8 Barton, H. Phillipe, A. Ester and Colonel Con and three officers of Lil. M. Legation Guard. Mr. 8. Barton (Coinese Secretary) acted as interpreter for the British Minister.
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